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anyone wondering why houses/buildings burn so fast now? did you see that fire in Steinbach this weekend? by the time the fire engine made it there it was too late! It seems like every time I look at the news there's a story about fire....

I hope this link will work. It talks about how houses now burn faster than ever and there was in 2018 talk of mandatory fire alarms in old/new houses and even sprinklers in newer homes.

'I think the concept that the fire department will come and save you all the time is a myth' David Burke · CBC News · Posted: Jan 14, 2018 10:00 AM AT | Last Updated: January 14, 2018

Burned-out homes and distraught families are often all that's left in the wake of a new breed of house fire that feeds off flammable furniture and open-concept designs.

I think that quote says it all.

The open-concept design allow the fires to spread quickly as there is no doors/rooms to keep it contained. Older houses each room was enclosed and doors of rooms not being used were kept shut. Even going upstairs the stairs were enclosed with a door.

It seems that modern furniture is more flammable.

Long time ago I had a rather old fashioned couch. A lighted cigarette dropped on one of the cushions but it was hours before I noticed and put it out. Only one cushion was slightly damaged so just bought a new cover. Nowadays I guess I would be dead and not a member of E-Brandon.